Politics
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Michigan primaries will set the stage for Senate, House races key to control of Congress
Michigan voters will decide which candidates will compete in November for the state’s highly coveted open US Senate seat, in addition to several of the nation’s most competitive US House races.
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Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’ pick for vice president
As governor of Minnesota, Walz has made school lunches free for all students, created a paid family and medical leave program, increased public school funding, legalized recreational marijuana, and made abortion a fundamental right under state law.
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Opinion: Why I’m voting this year and why I can’t ignore politics
For college student Marcus Johnson, civic engagement is a top priority. Read why he is voting this year.
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Michigan Asian-American leaders say a Harris presidency could be gamechanger
Michiganders are excited about electing Kamala Harris as the first president of the United States with Indian descent.
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Election conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential race live on in Michigan’s GOP primary
Many primary races across Michigan feature Republican candidates who have been promoting election conspiracies despite no evidence of widespread fraud or problems.
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UAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he’s elected again
UAW President Shawn Fain said ex-President Donald Trump is beholden to billionaires, knows nothing about the auto industry and would send the labor movement into reverse.
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Report: Michigan’s top election official is investigating Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC
A political action committee backed by Elon Musk is reportedly under investigation by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office.
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VIDEO: How Would Project 2025 Hurt Michigan Workers?
@gandernewsroom Michigan labor union leaders—like Brandice Mullen—are speaking out against ex-President Donald Trump and his Project 2025 vision for America. “Trump’s Project 2025 couldn’t be more wrong for Michigan,” Mullen said at a recent press conference. “It will weaken the middle class and make working families pay the cost.” ♬ original sound – The Gander…
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What to expect in Michigan’s state primaries
Michigan’s state primaries may play a major role in deciding control of the narrowly divided US Senate and US House, as well as the state legislature.
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Enviros cheer Michigan Supreme Court upholding tighter rules for factory farms
The Michigan Supreme Court upheld the state’s ability to announce stricter permit conditions for factory farms than outlined in the department’s formal rules.
